How will the ageing population influence demand for services in NSW?
We hear a lot about the growing cohort of older Australians. However there is much less information on how these citizens will choose to live, and where, as they age. These are vital questions if we are to provide adequate aged care...
The winners and losers of population growth in Australia for 2016
Around Christmas each year, the ABS (rather sneakily) releases one of the most interesting and important population data sets – the Australian Demographic Statistics which gives us the full financial year...
New South Wales: The return of the premier state?
The population of New South Wales is set to reach 9.644 million over the next 20 years, with an extra 1.927 million new residents by 2036. The rate of population growth in NSW is typically slower than the rest...
How to understand your region?s competitive edge
One of the most common requests we receive from local governments and regional bodies is how to better understand the competitive and non-competitive industries of a region. This information helps to identify...
Happy 6th birthday to the .id blog!
In 2010, just two days before Christmas, .id published its first blog titled, Should I use Enumerated or Usual Residence data? – a blog which is still as relevant even though it was written six years ago. Since...
Forecasting the future of NSW: How will regional population growth play out in the future?
Population growth in regional New South Wales has been sluggish over recent years, however, some regional fronts still show strong growth, particularly around fringe and coastal areas around Greater Sydney. In...
Forecasting the future of NSW: Where will population growth be located?
The population of New South Wales will grow by 1.927 million people in twenty years, making a state of 9.644 million people by 2036.
How much do households in your area spend?
How much does your household spend each year? According to recent data, Australian households spend an average of $95,215 annually, with an average disposable income of $126,546.
The future of the Australian Census: Senate report
Following the Senate Committee Inquiry into the 2016 Australian Census, we take a look at how the report recommendations will impact the future of the Census in Australia.
Beyond jobs and growth: Using economic projections to inform planning
We’ve all heard the catch cry ‘jobs and growth’ and it seems a lot of governments regardless of political persuasion are on board. But creating employment requires more than a catchy slogan – it needs good...
Regional collaborations within the .id community
.id’s community profiling tools are designed to break Local Government Areas down by suburb/town and tell the story of each place, the role it plays in the area, and how it is changing over time. But did you...
The problem with over-generalisations
At .id, we love a good story. But we believe that an essential component of a good story includes its establishment in some sort of credible evidence, data or fact.
Has the baby boom ended? A downward trend in Tasmania
Each November the ABS releases births data for Australia, States and smaller geographic areas such as LGAs. This data not only provides us with a glimpse into the future, but it also reflects contemporary...
.id community sites get a facelift
In an effort to make our community of demographic websites more intuitive, we’ve been working on some new updates we are excited to share with you. Our User Experience Designer, Mike Dunbar has been spending...
So, who voted Trump?
While many around the world are still coming to terms with new American president-elect Donald Trump, some are asking: Who voted for Trump?
How has Western Australia’s population aged over time?
One of the more effective ways to demonstrate changes in the composition of the population is to look at the age structure over time. Observations that span a generation or more show where the population has...
Profiling a new wave of op shoppers
A recent foray into the world of Op shops uncovered some interesting developments around one of the oldest recycling industries in Australia.
Using '40s technology to predict how policies affect our economy
How can you predict the effect of monetary policy on the economy? Apparently, the answer has been around since the ’40s!
Using the three P's of economic growth
Every year the Productivity Commission (PC) releases its Productivity Update which aims to explore the different factors driving the growth of Australia’s economy. They do this by breaking GDP growth into three...
Translating demographics into informed location decisions
As population experts, our job is to understand how demographic change will affect every part of Australia – every state, regions, suburb and city block. We call this our “knowledge of place”.
Are we prepared for an ageing population? Top 5 growing and slowing areas for people 70+
By 2036, there will be an additional 2.3 million Australians aged over 70. Are we adequately prepared for Australia’s ageing population?
